Americas
Tony Blair’s ‘Prince of Darkness’ tipped to be UK’s man in DC
Peter Mandelson could be heading Stateside after a long and notorious career in British public life.
Trump to select Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead health department
Macron’s last-ditch attempt to stall the EU’s mega trade deal with South America
How Trump ‘first buddy’ Elon Musk fell out with the UK
Trump officially nominates Marco Rubio for secretary of State
Trump victory could torpedo UK’s Chagos Islands deal
‘Who the f–k is this guy?’: Defense world reacts to Trump’s surprise Pentagon pick
EU, Mercosur eye early December trade deal — to France’s dismay
Even as farmers protest, France will find it hard to stop the deal with South America.
Trump taps veteran, Fox personality Hegseth for Defense secretary
“Pete is tough, smart and a true believer in America First,” Trump said of him.
Kyiv’s backers take comfort in Trump’s Cabinet picks
They’re very cautiously optimistic that Trump’s first national security nominees are bad news for Putin.
Trump’s return inspires South Korean president to take up golf
Yoon Suk Yeol grabbed a club for the first time in eight years after the golf-loving Republican candidate won the Nov. 5 U.S. election.
Trump picks Israel ally Elise Stefanik for UN ambassador
The New York representative has been a fierce critic of the world body.
US seeks to ‘reassure’ world at COP climate conference
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse said much of the U.S. is still “committed to steering the planet away from climate catastrophe.”
The stunning geography of Trump’s victory
Here are the 14 places that explain the president-elect’s win.
Netanyahu looks to revive his bromance with Trump
The Israeli leader lost no time in hailing Trump’s victory as “history’s greatest comeback.”
Putin says he’s ‘ready’ to pick up if ‘manly’ Trump calls him
Russian autocrat rekindles the bromance.
Donald Trump picks Susie Wiles to be chief of staff
A veteran of Florida politics, Wiles directed Trump’s campaign to victory in the state in 2016.
Macron to Europe: We need to become ‘omnivores’ after Trump’s victory
Europe needs to grow some teeth or risk being eaten by the world’s “carnivores,” says French president.
Why the French far right isn’t ecstatic at Trump’s return
Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella’s sober reactions to Trump’s win stood in stark contrast to the elation of other far-right European leaders.
Speculation whirls as Trump begins vetting for top White House jobs
With Congress potentially under full Republican control, Trump’s team is emboldened to push aspects of his America First agenda as soon as he reenters office.
The real winners of the US election: Europe’s populist right-wing wreckers
Trump’s allies in Europe hope the president-elect will quickly end the war in Ukraine — and boost their standing on the EU stage.
Britain’s hunt for a Trump whisperer
The U.K.’s center-left government reckons it’s made friends with Donald Trump. Now it just has to keep things that way.
Anti-abortion forces broke the left’s post-Roe winning streak, but seven more states enacted protections
Anti-abortion groups scored big victories Tuesday night.
Trump’s the new Churchill, says Brit pal Farage
Brexiteer hails the ‘most incredible political comeback we’ve seen in modern times.’
EU’s trade war nightmare gets real as Trump triumphs
“Tariff Man” gives the EU flashbacks after conflict-ridden first term.
Donald Trump closes in on US election victory
Republicans win the Senate as the ex-president takes Pennsylvania and other key states.
Black voters could be pivotal in this election — here’s what they’re saying
Democrats are hopeful they’ll come home. Some voters aren’t so sure.
EU shrugs off Trump’s threats to scrap green handouts
Trump may cut Europe out of America’s subsidy splurge, but EU industries aren’t seeing many benefits yet anyway.
Party’s over: Trump takes fizz out of election night as embassies ditch soirees
U.S. election night 2024 promises to be a sober affair in Europe.